118That morning, Nico woke up earlier than usual. He looked at Celine who was still sleeping beside Calvin, smiling at how peaceful his wife's face was. Carefully, he got out of bed, arranged the blankets for them, then hurried to take a shower and get ready.

As he finished putting on his white shirt and suit, Celine began to squirm, her eyes opening slightly.

"Are you ready to go?" asked Celine in a hoarse voice from just waking up.

Nico approached her and sat on the edge of the bed, gently rubbing his wife's cheek. "Yes, sweetheart. You just go back to sleep. I don't want to disturb your rest."...